Sustainable Development

Ava Thompson

Senior Spotlight: Ava Thompson '26 - Sustainable Development Apr 21, 2026

As she prepares to graduate in August after walking in May, Ava Thompson, a Sustainable Development major with a concentration in Community, Regional, and Global Development, leaves behind a legac... Fine and Applied Arts, Sustainable Development

SD Stream Restoration Project

Restoration Project Strengthens Streambank Stability and Habitat in App State Preserve Apr 10, 2026

Over the past two months, a collaborative stream restoration effort has taken shape in the App State Nature Preserve, bringing together students, staff, and community members who share a commitmen... Sustainable Development, Fine and Applied Arts

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AI moves conservation efforts forward Dec 10, 2025

by Bret Yager with University Communications

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Dr. Laird Christensen

Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development May 30, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

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AgSouth Grant 2025

The Sustainable Development Civic Garden Receives $5,000 Grant for 2025 from AgSouth’s Growing Our Communities Program Jan 27, 2025

The Sustainable Development Civic Garden, located at the Living Learning Center, is a place where faculty, students, and community members work... Sustainable Development

Anna Zanetti Sustainable Development Graduate

Trailblazing Success: Anna Zanetti’s Journey from App State to The Nature Conservancy Aug 13, 2024

In the realm of environmental conservation, there exists a luminary whose brilliance shines —Anna Zanetti, an Appalachian State University a

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Appalachian State University Supports Sustainable Agriculture Education & Hosts Carolina Meat Conference Jul 24, 2024

The Carolina Meat Conference is a biennial event that brings together hundreds of attendees from across the nation. Organized by NC Choices, an... Sustainable Development

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Frontline to Farm Training Completes Another Successful Year Jul 17, 2024

Manages competition Cost efficiencies Enhanced guest experiences Access to expertise/ perspectives/ lived experiences Sustainability

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Faculty at App State and Ghanaian university explore sustainable solutions for rural communities May 14, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — For several years, faculty at Appalachian State University and the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, Ghana... Sustainable Development

Ben Pluska named Fellow

Ben Pluska named Rachel Carson Campus Fellow Oct 16, 2023

Honors College senior and sustainable development major Ben Pluska has been selected as a ... Sustainable Development